Overview and Aims:

The Family Planning appointment should constitute, in addition to counseling the woman in terms of contraception and pre and post-conception care, a key opportunity for education for woman overall health.

Study Design, Population and Methods:

Prospective, observational study, carried out through an online questionnaire using the Google Forms® tool, disseminated through digital platforms. Nurses, residents and specialists in General and Family Medicine and Gynecology/Obstetrics who carry out Family Planning appointments were included.

Results:

Of the 265 responders, most promote healthy lifestyles and carry out gynecological cancer screenings, but there seems to be a significant deficit in preventing and addressing violence against women and female genital mutilation.

Conclusions:

The Family Planning appointment should constitute a key opportunity for its users' education, being fundamental for their long-term well-being.

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